Network Cabling & VoIP Technician

Clarkson University; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY invites applications for the IT Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain physical data and telephony infrastructure. The role provides hands-on support for switching, wireless, and cabling, with emphasis on documentation and inventory accuracy.

Applicants should have basic networking knowledge, and willingness to work night/weekend hours as needed. This on-site position offers hourly compensation and opportunities to grow within campus IT services.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
• Preferred vocational education as electrician or telecommunications technician.
• Industry certification such as CompTIA Network+.

Responsibilities

• Installs, terminates, and tests Cat3 and higher cable and components.
• Performs switch-port moves, adds, and changes, including VLAN assignment.
• Assists with deployment of switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Performs first-level network connectivity troubleshooting and escalates as needed.
• Maintains network and cabling documentation and records.

Skills

Cable installation

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP & VLANs

Reading network diagrams

Documentation

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Vocational training in electrician/telecommunications

CompTIA Network+ certification

Tools

Cisco gear

Aruba gear

Job description

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY invites applications for the IT Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain physical data and telephony infrastructure. The role provides hands-on support for switching, wireless, and cabling, with emphasis on documentation and inventory accuracy.

Applicants should have basic networking knowledge, and willingness to work night/weekend hours as needed. This on-site position offers hourly compensation and opportunities to grow within campus IT services.